1 Kings 1:23

23 The king was informed, "The prophet Nathan is here." Then Nathan came in before the king and bowed his face to the ground.

1 Kings 1:23 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 1:23

And they told the king
Some that attended at the door, or were in the chamber:

saying, behold, Nathan the prophet;
or he is in the room, which the king through his infirmities might not be sensible of:

and when he was come in before the king;
nearer to him, and as to be properly in his presence:

he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground;
showing him the same reverence, though in bed, as if on his throne.

1 Kings 1:23 In-Context

21 When my master the king lies down with his ancestors, then I and my son Solomon will become outlaws."

22 While she was still speaking with the king, the prophet Nathan arrived.

23 The king was informed, "The prophet Nathan is here." Then Nathan came in before the king and bowed his face to the ground.

24 He said, "My master the king, you must have said, ‘Adonijah will become king after me and will sit on my throne.'

25 Indeed, today he went down and prepared oxen, fattened cattle, and lamb in large numbers. He invited all the royal princes, the generals, and Abiathar the priest. They are eating and drinking with him, and they said, ‘Long live King Adonijah!'